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Richard Lander School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Cornwall). It has about 1,510 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In October 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment, Representation and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | Penair School | |
| 6.2 | Redruth School | |
| 6.5 | Penryn College | |
| 7.1 | Falmouth School | |
| 7.7 | Pool Academy | |
| 9.0 | The Roseland Academy | |
| 9.8 | Camborne Science and International Academy | |
| 10.8 | Brannel School | |
| 11.0 | Newquay Tretherras | |
| 11.3 | Treviglas Academy | |
| 13.0 | Helston Community College | |
| 14.5 | Hayle Academy |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Moderate learning difficulty | Physical disability | Social, emotional and mental health |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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